Welsh

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Etymology

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From Proto-Brythonic *mɨmr (from Latin membrum (member)) + -yn.

Noun

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mymryn m (plural mymrynnau)

  1. smallest possible amount, least bit, smidgen, jot
  2. short while, moment, instant

Derived terms

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
mymryn fymryn unchanged unchanged
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “mymryn”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies